Best of 2025 {Most Viewed Posts}

 Though I didn’t blog as regularly in 2025, I always love taking a moment to look back at the posts that resonated most with you. Revisiting these favorites feels like flipping through a well-loved scrapbook—full of moments you were especially drawn to and stories that sparked connection.

As you might guess, the most-viewed posts of the year centered around the unforgettable snowfall in New Orleans last January. It was truly an extraordinary and exciting time for New Orleanians, and sharing that rare winter magic clearly struck a chord. From there, posts highlighting my love of seasonal decorating and glimpses of my travels rounded out the list—topics that continue to bring me joy and, thankfully, seem to interest you as well.

Below is a look at the most-viewed posts of 2025. As always, thank you for following along, for reading, and for being part of this little corner of my world. I look forward to sharing more with you in 2026 and hope to see even more of you in the year ahead. Cheers!

#10: December at Acorn Cottage: Living Room

#9: December at Acorn Cottage: Facade {Nighttime}

#8: December at Acorn Cottage: A Love Letter to Shiny Brites

#7: November at Acorn Cottage: Fall Doorhanger

#6: October at Acorn Cottage: Spooky Mummies

#5: Dinner at Little Bird {Fairhope, AL}

#4: Acorn Cottage {J's Bath Redo}

#3: Classroom Theme {Think Like a Scientist}

#2: SNOLA {at Night}

#1: SNOLA 01.21.25

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Happy New Year, y'all!

October at Acorn Cottage: Spooky Mummies

 I’ve had several questions about the spooky mummies that appear in front of the windows at the front of my home each Halloween season, so I thought I’d share a little background on them (and where you can find them, too!).

Our very first Halloween at Acorn Cottage in 2018 included one of these mummies, and it quickly became a favorite piece of décor. This year, I decided to add a second mummy to create symmetry in the front garden and to double the haunted charm.

These window mummies are from Grandin Road, and I have to say, they are the perfect touch for Halloween. They bring just the right mix of eerie and festive, making them an eye-catching detail both day and night. And, of course, for some panache, I added a top hat to each.

If you’d like to add one—or a pair!—to your own Halloween décor, you can find them here: Mummy.

Spooky Mummies, y'all!